Which of the Following Would Be a Disadvantage of Manufacturer

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of manufacturer storage with direct shipping?

A) The ability to reduce cost of inventory by centralizing inventories at the manufacturer.
B) The manufacturer has to postpone customization until after the customer order has been placed.
C) Supply chains have to eliminate other warehousing space to save on the fixed cost of facilities.
D) Response times tend to be large because the order has to be transmitted from the retailer to the manufacturer and shipping distances are on average longer from the manufacturer's centralized site.
E) Provides a good customer experience when a single order containing products from several manufacturers is delivered in partial shipments.